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hella Marathon Night Rostock

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

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Race date in 291 days: Jul 31, 2027 Sat
City · Distance: Rostock · 42.195km · 7km
Entry fee: €60Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenSee how to enter ↗

2027Date Jul 31, 2027 · Entry ~ Jul 20, 2027

2026

2026Date Aug 1, 2026

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 13, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A night marathon starting around sunset at Rostock Stadthafen and finish into the illuminated harbor.

The marathon starts at 6:00 PM on August 1, 2026.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2

ManuRan in 2017 · Finish time 41:11

“I just wanted a relaxed run around central Rostock, without a specific time goal.”

In the hella marathon nacht Rostock 7km, they ran comfortably through the city center and park along the old walls. About 1km before finish, they picked up the pace, passed several runners, and finished in 41 minutes 11 seconds for fourth in their age group.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Ich hatte mir für diesen Lauf keine besondere Zeit vorgenommen – ich wollte einfach nur entspannt meine Runden durch die Innenstadt von Rostock drehen.

Read the original on Laufwelt

JenneRan in 2016 · Finish time 1:42:46

“By then, I was absolutely determined to hang on to the end.”

The runner tackled unexpected climbs in the Rostock Marathon Night half marathon and pushed up the final hill to set a personal best of 1 hour 42 minutes 46 seconds.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Aber der Biss und Wille war jetzt zu groß.

Read the original on Jenne läuft

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

BMSTV · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost €60

until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost €50

until Dec 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 18:00

Time limit5 hours 30 minutes

Ends at 23:30 (Full: 5 hours 30 minutes)

Event	Start	Time limit	Field size
Marathon42.195km	18:00	5h 30m	—
Half21.0975km	19:55	—	1,350
Rostocker 77km	19:07	—	—

City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Marathon, Rostocker 7 and student race: Haedgehalbinsel, Rostocker Stadthafen / half marathon Warnow Tunnel toll station, east bank, Krummendorf

FINISH

Haedgehalbinsel, Rostocker Stadthafen

common to all race distances

Cutoff
Full marathon 21.1km (Warnow passage point) 20:40 passage deadline

Runners start · local time — 18:00 full marathon · 19:55 half marathon · 19:07 Rostocker 7 · 17:00 Student Run

The race categories are full marathon and half marathon.

The start time is 5:00 PM local time.

The finish is at Haedgehalbinsel, Rostocker Stadthafen (common to all race distances).

Field size: Half marathon 1,350 participants
Organizer: BMS Die Laufgesellschaft mbH
Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (65°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth
Aid stations: Water supply approximately every 5km

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Bag drop

Changing rooms

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Fri 16:00–19:00 · Sat 13:00–18:30 Packet Pickup
2027-07-30~2027-07-31

Haedge Peninsula

Rostock City Harbour

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startNo train station directly at venue; Rostock Hauptbahnhof is several km away, connected via local tram/bus…
Transit cardRostock's public transport (tram, bus, S-Bahn, ferry) is run by RSAG, with single tickets valid 90 minutes…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No train station directly at venue; Rostock Hauptbahnhof is several km away, connected via local tram/bus into the city center and onward to the harbor

Start/finish is at the Haedgehalbinsel in Rostock's Stadthafen (city harbor).

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start (Haedgehalbinsel, Stadthafen Rostock)

Course notably passes through the Warnow road tunnel; finish is in the illuminated harbor area at night.

Map

Transit card

Rostock's public transport (tram, bus, S-Bahn, ferry) is run by RSAG, with single tickets valid 90 minutes and day tickets offering better value for multiple trips. Tickets are sold at stop vending machines, on board, or via the RSAG app; there is no dedicated tourist IC card, but the RSAG City Pass bundles 24/48-hour transport access with local attraction discounts.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

To reach City Harbor, the race venue, travel from Rostock Central Station through the city by tram or bus.

The harbor is several kilometers from the station, making public transportation preferable to walking.

Because this is a night race, the journey home will be late.

It is best to stay near the harbor or check late-night transportation options in advance.

Registration is available through the official website.

Times are local to Rostock. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Pentahotel Rostock

Hotel · 348m

8.3/10(3517)

View on Booking.com

Electric Boat Rental on the Warnow River in Rostock

€53

hella Marathon Night Rostock

About hella Marathon Night Rostock — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run